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Man died after being swept away from his favourite fishing spot at Auckland's Omaha Beach
Younchang Ko, 67, was fishing at the estuary on Omaha Beach when he disappeared into the water.

Tips for hosting a fabulous 2025 summer Christmas do
It doesn't have to be extravagant, expensive or loaded with tinsel and tat - bring your smile to host the perfect seasonal party

England's hopes at mercy of pink-ball lottery - Broad
England's hopes of levelling the Ashes in Brisbane are dependent on a pink-ball "lottery", says former bowler Stuart Broad.

Gueye red card appeal rejected with 'no reason' given
The Football Association rejected Everton's appeal against Idrissa Gueye's red card without providing an explanation, David Moyes says.

Piastri edges Norris in Qatar practice on crucial weekend
McLaren's Oscar Piastri outpaces title rival and team-mate Lando Norris in practice at the Qatar Grand Prix.

'Business rates changes will cost me £62,000'
Pub bosses have warned they face a sharp rise in business rates bills despite government support.

Talks over UK joining EU defence fund break down
The two sides had been at odds over a fee to allow UK defence firms to access a greater share of loans.

Hungary's Orban defies EU partners and meets Putin again in Moscow
Russia's leader praised what he called Orban's "balanced position on the situation in Ukraine".

UK submits 2035 World Cup bid and lists new Old Trafford stadium as venue
Manchester United's proposed new Old Trafford stadium is one of 22 venues named in the UK's bid to host the 2035 Women's World Cup.

State pensioners with no other income will not pay tax
The chancellor says those who only receive the state pension won't have to pay income tax before 2030.

France to intercept small boats in Channel after pressure from UK
The change in policy comes after Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer wrote to President Emmanuel Macron.

Doctors' union, Health NZ keen to get back to bargaining after failed ERA bid
The Employment Relations Authority has decided not to step in to settle a pay disagreement between the health agency and the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists.

Review: BOY SODA delivers whole body of work worth celebrating
The Australian-Samoan musician's debut album SOULSTAR has a fresh take on R&B.

'He's rattled' - security separate Clarke & TKV
Frazer Clarke swore at Jeamie 'TKV' Tshikeva's team as tempers flared at a testy weigh-in for Saturday's British heavyweight title bout.

The Week: Send Funding, Workers Rights And A Big Drop In Legal Migration
How to pay for Send funding 'blackhole'?

Treasure hunt golden hare sold for £82k at auction
People from around the world tried to solve riddles to find the hare through the early 1980s.

Search for British man who fell from cruise ship off Tenerife coast
The Spanish coastguard has been coordinating search and rescue efforts since Thursday morning.

Lightning detected on Mars for the first time, scientists say
Researchers heard electric crackles on 28 hours of recordings made over two Martian years.

Homes of residents in dispute with holiday park company catch fire on same day
Residents had appeared in a BBC Panorama programme and were in dispute with a holiday park company.

Eight more arrested over fire in Hong Kong that killed at least 128 people
Authorities say 89 bodies are unidentified and 79 people remain injured after Wednesday's blaze.

Romanian teens accused of rape attempt that sparked riots in NI have charges dropped
The boys, aged 14 and 15, have been in custody since the alleged assault on 7 June which led to race riots across NI.